U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
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Fairmont man sues CNN for violation of privacy
CLARKSBURG — A Fairmont man is suing CNN after he claims the news network slandered him and violated his privacy. -
Federal prosecutors dismiss remaining charges against Northern Panhandle physician
WHEELING — Federal prosecutors have filed a motion to dismiss the remaining counts of a federal indictment against Dr. Roland F. Chalifoux this week. -
Energy company alleges business partner breached contract
CLARKSBURG — An energy company is suing a business partner, alleging breach of contract. -
Kleeh confirmed as federal judge for West Virginia's Northern District
WASHINGTON — Morgantown attorney Tom Kleeh has been confirmed as a federal judge for West Virginia's Northern District. -
Guest sues Bridgeport Wingate Hotel after slip-and-fall accident
CLARKSBURG — A guest is suing CPH Development Co., a hotel operator, for alleged negligence and premises liability after a slip-and-fall accident allegedly occurred at the Bridgeport Wingate Hotel. -
Allstate sued after fire damages home
CLARKSBURG — A homeowner is suing Allstate Indemnity Co. and Jeffrey M. Daniels, insurer, citing alleged bad faith, breach of contract, and vicarious liability. -
Precision Pipeline sued after worker injured in pallet accident
ELKINS — A South Carolina couple is suing Precision Pipeline and various entities, citing alleged negligence. -
Tax service accuses insurance company of breach of contract
WHEELING — A tax preparation services company is suing an insurance company, alleging first party common law bad faith, first party statutory bad faith and breach of contract. -
EEOC files discrimination suit against Las Trancas of Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG – A federal agency is suing a corporation that operates a Mexican restaurant in West Virginia over allegations of discrimination. -
Insurance company blames Cooper Wiring Devices product on Wardensville house fire
WHEELING – An insurance company is seeking subrogation from two electrical component manufacturers to recover damages it paid due to a house fire. -
BOWLES RICE: Bowles Rice Welcomes Three New Attorneys
Bowles Rice is pleased to welcome three new attorneys to the firm: William T. Fahey III, William L. Burner and William M. Lorensen. -
Dollar General seeks to remove eye injury case to federal court
WHEELING – A retailer has filed to remove an Ohio woman's suit over eye injuries to a federal court. -
Wheeling property owners seek reimbursement for repairs over bat-infested dwelling
WHEELING — Two Wheeling property owners are suing State Farm, alleging breach of contract. -
Jefferson County couple allege unlawful debt collection
MARTINBURG — Home owners are suing Select Portfolio Servicing Inc, a loan servicing company, citing alleged unlawful debt collection, unlawful failure to credit payments, breach of contract, tort of outrage. -
Bowles Rice settles $41 million power plant title issue just before trial begins
CLARKSBURG – A Charleston-based law firm has settled a $41 million issue with a title insurer and avoided a trial. -
Insurance company alleges Alderson Broaddus breached agreement
ELKINS — An insurance company is suing a Barbour County university, alleging breach of contract. -
Union, coal company seek to vacate arbitration awards
CLARKSBURG — The United Mine Workers of America and the Monongalia County Coal Company have both filed complaints in federal court against each other to vacate two arbitration awards. -
Food trailer owner alleges she was dismissed from West Union plant after rejecting sexual advances
CLARKSBURG – A food service trailer owner alleges she was removed from a plant site after rejecting a manager's sexual advances. -
Ridgetop Capital claims it owns oil, gas rights of Wetzel Co. property, not Antero Resources
WHEELING – A limited liability partnership is seeking declaration from a court regarding who is the proper owner of oil and gas rights on a Wetzel County property. -
BB&T alleges borrower, guarantors owe more than $1.1 million
MARTINSBURG — A bank lender is suing a borrower and guarantors, alleging they owe more than $1.1 million for breach of a promissory note and guaranty agreements.